Brian Wilson continues to work out under SF Giants’ watch

I learned today that free-agent Brian Wilson has completed his long-toss program and should begin throwing off a mound soon as he bids to return from his second “Tommy John” surgery. He continues to work out under the Giants’ supervision.

It’s standard procedure for a free agent to rehab with his old team, with which he incurred the injury. It’s also good for the the Giants to have a true sense of Wilson’s progress because they still have some interest in re-signing him.

The Giants’ stance has not changed. They are still willing to discuss a contract with Wilson with a low base salary and big incentives if he is healthy, but the Giants also recognize that Wilson might get offers with greater guarantees. No signing is imminent as far as the Giants know.

It actually might behoove Wilson to hold off signing, especially if he really feels good throwing. Other teams do keep tabs on injured players. If he can show he is close to pitching-ready as spring training approaches, he might be able to get a bigger guarantee.

Wilson would have one extra bridge to cross before re-signing with San Francisco. He was hurt that they did not tender him a contract for 2013 and would have to get over those hard feelings. Maybe he already has.

Meanwhile, the Giants plan to go into 2013 with Sergio Romo and others closing games.